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Mar 2023
50m 14s

Surviving Anorexia

Devorah Roloff
About this episode
Anorexia is a complex and potentially life-threatening eating disorder. It is characterized by a persistent and distorted fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction, excessive exercise, and sometimes purging. Individuals with anorexia often have a distorted body image. Anorexia can have serious physical and psychological consequences, includi ... Show More
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